The ultimate pumpkin pie

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupSugar
1tablespoonPacked golden brown sugar
2teaspoonsCinnamon
¾teaspoonGround ginger
¼teaspoonSalt
1cupPumpkin (16oz)
¾cupWhipping cream
½cupSour cream
3largesEggs (beaten to blend)
Optional but super
¼cupApricot preserves

Directions

Directions prepare 9 in single pie crust of choice.

Filling mix first 6 ingredients together using a whisk to remove all lumps and thoroughly blend., add whipping cream, sour cream and beaten eggs. Pour into 9 inch crust. Bake at 325 F 55- 60 minutes until edges puff and center is almost set. Note; I put a ring of foil around crust edge to prevent over browning the last 15 minutes of baking.

Opitional; Apricot preserve pie... Spread apricot preserves over bottom of 9 inch pie crust then pour prepared filling into the pie crust. and bake as directed. The apricot and pumpkin combination is absolutely delicious. Submitted by marina